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"ENJINE" LAMPS

Engine (often called "ENJINE" in the 19th century) Lamps are among the most desirable and expensive collectibles in the Firematic hobby. Virtually every apparatus carried and prominently displayed these unique annd distinctively designed lanterns. Usually the glass sides contained the Company name and illustration

JACKSON ENGINE COMPANY 4

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The engine lamp seen on Paterson's Jackson Engine Company 4 is shown below. The silhouette engraved on the glass is President Andrew Jackson on his horse.
​A shield shaped E4 badge is on the base
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Side View
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Rear View
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Front View
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Closeup General Andrew Jackson
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As seen in the book Firefighting Antiques and Memorabilia by James and Sandra Piatti, A Schiffer Book
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WASHINGTON ENGINE 3

Below are pictures of two Paterson Volunteer Department engine lamps: the main one atop the Jeffers steam fire engine and the small side light attached to boiler. The way the main engine lamp is displayed on the restored 1861 steamer (Washington Engine Company 3) raises several questions. The photos shows an the lamp sitting on top of the mid-section of steamer. However the original lamp would not have been located in the mid section but rather screwed (fit very tightly) into the top of the large brass chamber (note the unused knob on its top). There would not have been the "swing" holder that is now present holding the lamp. Sometimes hose wagons had lamps which would use this type of swing hanger. The lamp belongs on the front brass chamber and the real question is why did not restorers put it where it rightfully belongs?

A supposition is that during the restoration this Washington 3 Engine Lamp did not fit on the 1863 Jeffers front brass chamber as the lamp was likely was from their hose wagon or their later steamer (an 1881 Amoskeag). A creative restorer came up with the “swing” hanger idea which could be anchored to the middle part of the steamer (but not to the brass chamber). There is a chance the lamp was original but somehow could not be reattached as it should have been and the restorers came up with the “swing.” I doubt we will ever know the real answer. Nonetheless the lamp is beautiful and they are rare and valuable artifacts. 
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Note knob on top of the front chamber which is where the lamp would have been located
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Side lamp located on boiler

Other Volunteer Era  Steamers with lamps

Passaic Engine Company 1 Steamer: Note lamp attached to front chamber
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Neptune Engine Company 2 on Hotel Street
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Protection Engine Company 5 on Water Street
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Liberty Engine Company 7 on Tyler Street
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Lafayette Engine Company 8 on Wayne Avenue. Lamps were photographed at Insurence Company of North America Museum in ~ 1980
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Double pump engine built by the Paterson Steam Fire Engine Works in 1874
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Engine Lamp of Eagle Hook and Ladder 1 on Jackson Street: Notice on ladder truck
​the lamp was held in place with a "swing type" holder
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  • OVERVIEW
    • FIRST CENTURY
    • EVENTS 1890-1894
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    • EVENTS 1900-1910
    • EVENTS 1911-1919
    • EVENTS 1920-1939
    • EVENTS 1940-1959
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    • EVENTS 1980-99
    • EVENTS 2000-2019
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  • FIREFIGHTERS
    • MASTER MECHANICS
  • THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
    • MEMORIAL SERVICE
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS
    • ASSISTANT CHIEFS
    • DEPUTY CHIEFS
    • BATTALION CHIEFS
    • CHIEF GIGS
  • GREAT 1902 CONFLAGRATION
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • 1893 PFD HISTORY BOOK
  • 1940 HISTORICAL REVIEW
  • 1950 HISTORICAL REVIEW
  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • COMMUNICATIONS / FA
    • FIRE BOX LISTS
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  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
    • AWARDS
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    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
    • HANCOCKS
    • HISTORICAL REVIEWS
    • HISTORY by CHIEF STAGG
    • JOSEPH DAYSPRING
    • KEARNEY-FAMILY
    • MILITARY
    • PARADES
    • RED MASS
    • RESCUES
    • RETIREMENTS
    • SISTER LORETTA
    • SPORTS
    • THEATRE DETAIL
  • MEMORABILIA
  • PATCHES DECALS LOGOS SHIRTS
  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT DOGS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
    • 1821 - 1854 HISTORY
    • VOLUNTEER HISTORY
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
  • BALLBOOKS
    • 1909 BALL BOOK
    • 1916 BALL BOOK
    • 1918 BALL BOOK
    • 1923 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1928 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1935 PFD BOOSTER
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    • 1936 DECEMBER PICTORIAL
    • 1937 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1938 ANNUAL BALL
    • 1939 ANNUAL BALL
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